Rehoboth Lutheran Church
Council Minutes
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
Members Present: Donna DuPont, Rob Hicks, Tom Kuny, Dee Phillips, Royce Wilhelm, Wes Hill, Pastor Eric Reimer
Members Absent: Bill Slingluff, Karen Szatkiewicz and Debbie Jasinski, Treasurer
Opening Devotions:
Donna DuPont opened the meeting with devotions. Rob Hicks will lead devotions in March.
A representative from Olan Mills gave a presentation on the new directories and optional items available including a church web site. Plans for a new church directory tabled until next meeting.
Secretary’s Report:
Rob Hicks made a motion to accept the January 19, 2010 Secretary’s Report.
Seconded. Motion carried.
Treasurer’s Report:
Unavailable. Council to review at next meeting.
Pastor’s Report:
Distributed report for January 17, 2010 through February 15, 2010. Pastor Eric stated he will be on vacation from April 12, 2010 through April 25, 2010.
Committee Reports
Building Expansion Committee:
It was suggested that a shower be added to the bathroom in the event the church could be used for a warming area for residents due to catastrophes and power outages in the borough. It was decided it is not an option due to the expense and liability involved.
Chip DuPont will be chairman of the property committee and Bill Slingluff will be his liaison.
Unfinished Business:
We received three price quotes for the new copier and are waiting for the fourth quote before making a decision. It was decided that purchasing one rather than leasing would be less expensive. Tom Kuny agreed to check into the maintenance issues.
A discussion was held regarding a date to meet with Mutual Ministry Committee regarding plans for small group meetings with church members.
Keys and locks were tabled until the next meeting.
New Business:
Easter Sunrise Breakfast:
Council will once again provide breakfast after the Easter sunrise service on April 4, 2010.
The following will be provided:
9 Egg casseroles – Tom 2 (one eggbeater). The following will bring one each – Dee, Royce, Wes, Donna, Rob, Bill and Pastor Eric.
Cereal boxes, 7 dozen hot cross buns – Karen
Potato casseroles – Dee and Karen
Orange and Grapefruit juice – Tom
Tom will contact Lori regarding the table service needs.
Use of fellowship hall and shelter:
A discussion was held stating that non-members of the church should pay a fee if receiving a monetary benefit from selling items in the church fellowship hall. Also, all dates for use of the shelter must be booked through the church secretary.
AED purchase (defibulator)- tabled until next meeting. Cost quoted was $1300 and Economy Ambulance will give training which would be open to all church members.
Installation of council members will be held Sunday, February 21, 2010.
The following are church committee liaisons:
Counting committee – Tom Kuny, Evangelism- Rob Hicks, Fellowship- Karen Szatkiewicz, Memorial – Karen Szatkiewicz, Mutual Ministry- Tom Kuny, Mission – Donna DuPont, Music and Worship – Royce Wilhelm, Property – Bill Slingluff, Stewardship – Wes Hill, Building Expansion – Royce Wilhelm, Cemetery Association – Rob Hicks, Bowling League – Donna DuPont, Sunday School –Rob Hicks, Youth Board –Rob Hicks, Bright Beginnings Preschool Board – Royce Wilhelm, WELCA – Dee Phillips, Boy Scouts – Tom Kuny, Fifty-five Plus- Bill Slingluff
The next church work day is March 20, 2010.
Inclement weather procedures:
Pastor will call the three television stations and Julie Whalen will put it on the web site. Donna will put contact information in the newsletter.
Fund Raiser Policy:
It is ok as long as it doesn’t subsidize or pay for anything on the budget (line item). The building expansion is not a budget item.
Next Meeting - Tuesday, March 16, 2010 at 7:30
Adjournment: Rob Hicks made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Seconded. Motion carried. Meeting ended with the Lord’s prayer.
Respectfully submitted,
Dee Phillips
Council Secretary
